1925 L.A. To Yosemite Economy Run -- Star and Flint Vehicles Dominate the Run -- Franklin, Duesenberg, Stutz also Scored Class Wins

The Rules were changed for the 1925 L.A. to Yosemite Economy Run. Observers were in all cars, "de-clutching" or coasting was prohibited, and small variants in individual cars were no longer allowed. All cars entered were to be the same as a car that would be purchased off the showroom floor.

The big news for 1925 was how successful Durant cars were in the various classes. Billy Durant, after being deposed at General Motors, went on the form his own car company that was named after him, and his Star and Flint brands were quite popular during the mid-1920s. And obviously, they were economical as well.

Star 4 Touring -- 29.09 m.p.g.
Star 6 Touring -- 23.60 m.p.g.
Flint Coach ----- 25.48 m.p.g.
Franklin Sedan - 20.00 m.p.g.
Duesenberg8 --- 19.86 m.p.g.
Stutz 8 Sedan -- 16.74 m.p.g.